120 film recommendations?

[Brennotdan]

I am going to be using my new rapid 100 to shoot B+W industrial architecture and I am having a hard time choosing which film to buy for the project. If I order Kodak in the next two hours I get $5. I will use a yellow filter for most shots, and all developing with be D76.

So far I am thinking:

Neopan acros 100
Plus-x
FP4+

Let me know what you think!

 

[40oz]

I don't think it matters all that much. They are all good films. I like Plus-X or Pan-F in 120, but it's not that big a deal if you don't already have a preference.

 

[Brennotdan]

hmm maybe I should add "M8" something or other to the thread title....

 

[iamzip]

I've preferred Fuji to Kodak - I haven't started exploring the other brands (Ilford etc.) but will soon. If you're looking for cheap stuff, freestylephoto.biz has Arista, which I haven't tried but I heard is kinda grainy. Frugalphotographer.com also has an inexpensive B&W chinese film which I know nothing about.

 

[rich815]

All three are wonderful films and I have shots from using all of them in my Flickr pages if you want to see examples. Not sure what you want to hear from us, it's a very personal thing depending upon the look that pleases you most. Personally I enjoy seeing what I get from all three and have gotten fantastic results from each.

Any specific reason in particular you're using a yellow filter for industrial architecture?

 

[projectbluebird]

If you like medium speed films, there's always Efke KB100 a very nice film in 120. I have heard that some of the Chinese films have had quality control issues, but I've never used them myself.

 

[Brennotdan]

yellow filter for sky contrast

 

[Roger Vadim]

It really depends what you want. if you like smoothness I really loved Fuji Acros 100, esp. in 120, nice midtones, fine grain, works well with d-76. Exposure and dev. will be as important for your look.

Personally, for convenience and style I'm going through a heavy "Tri-x in Rodinal phase". I hope this will stop soon😉

enjoy shooting, Michael

 

[venchka]

I'm jealous. I had a Rapid 100 back in the early 70s. The last 3 rolls of film I used in it were Tri-X 320 with a medium yellow filter. Exposed @ 320, developed in D-76 1:1, 11 minutes @ 68 degrees. 8x10 prints are grainless.

A hasty scan of one of the negatives.

 

[Trius]

If you opt for T-Max 400, be sure to get the new emulsion (TMY-2). Freestyle has it but low stock.